Duncan Monteith died after a road accident on the A55 last Friday Credit: Family photo/North Wales Police

The family of a man who died in a road accident on the A55 last Friday have paid tribute to their "open and warm hearted" son.

Duncan Monteith, 27 years old, was born in St Asaph and lived with his family in Glan Conwy. He died at the Countess of Chester Hospital on Friday.

His family said: “We are all devastated by Duncan’s death.

"He was gregarious and emotional and wore his heart on his sleeve. He was so open and warm hearted and got close to people very quickly – that is why he had so many close friends whose messages of support have been so supportive at this difficult time”

John Yates who killed his wife before driving her body to a police station in St Asaph has been jailed for 18 years. Credit: North Wales Police

58-year-old John Yates, from Warrington, was found guilty in February at Caernarfon Crown Court of the murder of his wife Barbara.

The jury heard Yates had a long history of violence against her.

Today he was sentenced to 18 years for the murder of his 50 year old wife in July last year at an unknown location.

He told the court he covered her in a tarpaulin and drove the body to St Asaph.

Acting Detective Chief Inspector Iestyn Davies said “It is a feature of this case, that Barbara Yates was subjected to domestic abuse at the hands of John Yates on many occasions and tragically found herself unable to break free from this abusive and violent relationship."